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The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe unveil their gift of a Welcome Figure and provide a song and blessing during the Postmark Center for the Arts grand opening. The figure was created by Muckleshoot artists Sam Obrovac, Tyson Simmons and Keith Stevenson.

Life

Auburn’s Postmark Center for the Arts comes alive

A building to celebrate art, culture and community – this is the vision for the City of Auburn’s…

Mark Hancock | Obituary

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Mark Hancock | Obituary

Please join us September 19 at 4 pm at Bogey’s Taphouse at Auburn Golf Course 29630 Green River…

Penny Jones | Obituary

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Penny Jones | Obituary

May 19, 1944- August 20, 2024

Barry Weaver in front of the Unlock the Con store in Auburn. Photo courtesy Annika Hauer

Business

Unlock The Con in Auburn is your one-stop pop culture shop

“We’re not selling anything anybody needs,” co-owner Barry Weaver said.

The Auburn Avenue Theater sits vacant and boarded up on Jan. 3, 2022, after being condemned due to safety concerns stemming from the demolition of the Max House Apartments complex next door. File photo

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Auburn Avenue Theater demolition process begins

From the Sept. 3 start date, the demolition will continue for about 40 days.

Georgann Zoe Henry | Obituary

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Georgann Zoe Henry | Obituary

April 25, 1925 - July 25, 2024

Washington Corrections Center, a prison in Shelton, Washington. (Grace Deng/Washington State Standard)

Northwest

Report: Prisoners still routinely isolated in WA

At least 176 people from 2014 to 2023 have attempted suicide while in solitary confinement at a Washington…

Primary candidates in the 2024 Washington state governor’s race. From left to right, Semi Bird (R), Bob Ferguson (D), Mark Mullet (D) and Dave Reichert (R). Photos courtesy of campaigns

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Ferguson and Reichert move toward Nov. showdown in governor’s race

Both dusted off intraparty challenges to their political right.

Cashmere Canyons Preserve. Photo Credit: Dave Masuda

Life

Wenatchee, Cashmere and Leavenworth: The other Tri-Cities | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Courtesy photo

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Stepped on by a bull | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Northwest

What’s the cost if WA voters erase capital gains tax or end cap-and-trade?

A pair of new reports outline financial consequences if voters approve ballot measures this fall repealing Washington’s capital…

Marci Jeannette Killian | Obituary

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Marci Jeannette Killian | Obituary

Marci Jeannette Killian, age 57, passed away in Auburn, WA. June 30, 2024 after a 12 year battle…

Photos courtesy of the Auburn Police Department

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Stolen vehicle leads to big bust for Auburn police

From the Auburn Police Department

A gray wolf. Gary Kramer/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Northwest

‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves

A sharply-divided state panel on July 19 retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status…

File photo

Life

Auburn Community Calendar | July 19 edition

Auburn Community Yard Sale, National Night Out and Shakespeare in the Garden.

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Unattended homeless campfire | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

A boy picks out Honeycrisp apples for his family at Swans Trail Farms in Snohomish, Washington. Sound Publishing File Photo

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Selling Washington’s food and farm products to the world

Department of Agriculture is assembling a program to help promote products grown, raised, caught, baked and brewed in…

Margaret Lois Moores | Obituary

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Margaret Lois Moores | Obituary

May 31, 1939 - June 26, 2024

Darlene LaVonne (Westad) Myers | Obituary

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Darlene LaVonne (Westad) Myers | Obituary

April 16, 1939 - July 5, 2024

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Fire in the wilderness near Game Farm Park | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.